“A man of knowledge uses words with restraint.” Proverbs 17:27 NIV Mental and emotional restraint is often the better part of discretion. My thoughts and comments today are about “restraint and discretion.” When I was a boy, I must have been too talkative. I remember an occasion when my Dad […]
“A great and effective door has opened to me . . there are many adversaries.” 1 Corinthians 16:9 NKJV Adversaries congregate where opportunities abound. My thoughts and comments today are about “obstacles and opportunities.” Opportunities abound; so do obstacles. That’s reality. “What is the difference between an obstacle and an […]
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV Emotional clutter devastates a person’s spiritual life. My thoughts and comments today are about “emotional clutter.” Your past is filled with memories – some that edify, some distress. Ultimately, you choose which you allow to dominate […]
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.” Hebrews 12:2 NIV Choose wisely, because your choice of examples influences your life. My thoughts and comments today are about “the power of example.” Anything you have to do but haven’t done before can be done better if you have an example to […]
“Be diligent . . so that everyone may see your progress.” 1 Timothy 4:15 NIV All real progress results from a sound process. My thoughts and comments today are about “process and progress.” Sometimes, hurry results in some things – even important things – getting overlooked while other things do […]